baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2410021-A (GB)
Title: System for filling and closing fluid containing cartridges
Inventor: TAYLOR DOUGLAS FLOYD
IPC: B65B3/34
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A system for filling and closing fluent material containing cartridges 10 including a supply reservoir of cartridges having a hollow interior and a closure movable between an open and closed position; a filling station for admitting fluent material to the interior of the cartridges; a sealing station for causing the closure of the cartridge to move to a closed position; a discharge station; and conveyor means for conveying the cartridges through the stations. The filling station may include filling nozzles 38 and a photocell 60 to emit a light beam (Fig 3, 62) towards the container 10, in order to detect the level of fluid within the container to ensure correct filling level. The closing/sealing station may have a trench or groove (Fig 4, 64) and sealing modules (70, fig 2), which may include a plunger 78 to force the closure to a closed position.
Patent GB-2403773-A (GB)
Title: Unit trigger actuation
Inventor: DE OJEDA WILLIAM
IPC: F01L9/10
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: An actuator for actuating a linearly translatable member, such as an engine valve (12) includes a unit trigger actuator, the unit trigger actuator having a trigger being electrically actuatable, a hydraulic cartridge (42) having a selectively translatable component and being operably coupled to the trigger for receiving actuation commands therefrom, the unit trigger actuator being an open loop system. A pivot element (44) is operably coupled to the translatable component and to the engine valve (12), the pivot element (44) amplifying motion imparted to the pivot element (44) by translatory motion of the piston (106) at the engine valve (12). A lash adjuster (46) is operably coupled to the pivot element (44) for decoupling the hydraulic cartridge (42) from lash inherent in a plurality of components and assembly of an engine valve arrangement. A method of actuation is further included.
Patent GB-2410442-A (GB)
Title: Foetal scalp electrode with orientation marking
Inventor: TROTMAN STEPHEN GEORGE
IPC: A61B5/288
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A foetal scalp electrode (fig 1) has a connector 1 and a head member 2 connected via an electrically conductive helical spring 3 preferably having an outer insulator 18. The head 2 has a cavity 9 in which an arcuate needle 10 may emerge to connect with the head of a foetus for monitoring. The connector 1 can be rotated such that the torsion in the spring can rotate the needle 10 which is mounted to the spring 3 via a radial conductive arm 11 such that the needle can be retracted or extended. The head 2 has a flat side 13 from which the needle 10 emerges via two holes (12, 14 figs 4, 5). An insulated wire 6 is connected to the needle 10 and passes through the spring 3 to the connector 1. Leads 24, 27 to monitoring equipment enter the connector and are connected to the spring 3, 4 and to the wire 6, 7 at terminals. The connector 1 is provided with a orientation marker 31 (fig 1, 6, 7) so that the orientation of the flat side of the head can be easily known when placing the electrode on the foetal scalp.
Patent GB-2411239-A (GB)
Title: Interrogating a passive sensor monitoring system
Inventor: KALININ VICTOR ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: A method of determining the resonant frequency of a plurality of resonant sensor devices (e.g. three SAW devices) comprises determining the optimal interrogation frequencies for each of the devices where the optimal interrogation frequencies have maximum power spectral densities of the sensor response, and interrogating each device at its optimal interrogation frequency a plurality of times. Frequency estimation is then performed on data accumulated from the device response by spectral analysis based on parametric signal modelling. An average of the frequencies determined by frequency estimation is then determined to provide an indication for resonant frequencies. The averaging step may include the calculation of a standard deviation and the rejection of any results which fall more than a pre-determined multiple of the standard deviation from the average frequency result. The frequency determined may be used to calculate the pressure and temperature of the sensor devices, which may be located in vehicle tyre.
Patent GB-2429096-A (GB)
Title: Online authenticity verification utilising third party
Inventor: BUCHANAN JAMES DAVID RALPH
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A method for conducting a transaction between first and second parties, the parties being respectively located at first and second locations remote one-another, the outcome of the transaction being the transfer of title to goods and/or services from the first party to the second party. Data describing a value entitlement token of the second party can be captured to create a signature for the value entitlement token, the signature being based upon an intrinsic property of the value entitlement token. The signature can be transmitted from the second party to a third party which can compare the signature to a database of stored signatures. A validation result indicating whether the value entitlement token corresponds to a value entitlement token signature in the database can be transmitted from the third party to the first party.
Patent GB-2418034-A (GB)
Title: Driven pendulum
Inventor: STREITMAN MARK
IPC: G04C3/02
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A driven pendulum comprising a vertically moveable member 20 with drive means 14 and sensing means 18, an adapter secured to the vertically moveable member and a flexibly resilient (preferably rubber) mounting membrane 27 detachably mounted to the adapter member and extending in a downward direction with an aperture in it. A line securement means 32 with a suspension line 30 extends through the aperture with a bob 38 detachably attached at the end of it. Preferably the drive means includes a coil means 15 to generate an electromagnetic field to drive the pendulum. There may additionally be a temperature monitoring means with control means to alter the period of oscillation in responsive to a change in temperature.
Patent GB-2431020-A (GB)
Title: Accurate and verifiable time stamping for electronic documents
Inventor: WATKINS GARY
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A time verification apparatus polls and compares (2) several accurate time sources (2A) to guarantee accurate time. In event logging mode, time is merged with user defined data (3, 3A) and a unique unpredictable "time identification value" (9). A hashing algorithm (10) is applied to the data (3A) which is associated with the user defined data and stored (5) The apparatus produces hard copy output (8,7) in the form of a tamper proof document (7), a time identification value being printed as a watermark and used to verify the real time and contents of the document without having to display real time in an obvious way. A time line may be forensically determined to prove when the watermarked document was signed. In event logging mode, the apparatus adds time identification values to various other forms of user defined data. The apparatus can also be operated in clock mode where the time identification value changes at regular predetermined intervals. The invention provides for accurate and verifiable time stamping of electronic documents without the need for a trusted third party.
Patent GB-2431842-A (GB)
Title: Anti-aliasing with dynamic filters
Inventor: FENNEY SIMON JAMES
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for improving the quality of a computer generated image which includes a number of different objects. For each pixel in the image a flag is generated in dependence on the objects rendered at that pixel and on the filtering required by that pixel. This flag is stored in flag store. The flag can subsequently be retrieved and using the selection of a filter to apply to one or more pixels to generate an output pixel. The selected filter is then applied to the pixel and the pixel supplied for display.
Patent GB-2422591-A (GB)
Title: Reel or roll handling apparatus
Inventor: YOUNG STEPHEN
IPC: B66C1/62
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: Roll or reel handling apparatus comprises a first arm 17 adapted to carry a pin or probe 18 which can be inserted into a core of a roll or reel 14 which is also gripped by a rotatable cradle 21 carried on an articulated arm 19. Gripping force is exerted by a jack 22. The apparatus is used on a lift truck having a mast 10, and can be operated to tilt the roll or reel 14 into different desired orientations for loading, carriage and stacking, the first arm 17 being movable out of the way to permit rotation of the cradle.
Patent GB-2434258-A (GB)
Title: Plug-in temperature controller
Inventor: KIRUSHNAMOORTHE MAHALINGAM
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A controller for an electrical appliance, such as a room heater or a cooking appliance such as a fermenter, includes pins (7, Fig 3) to plug into a mains socket outlet, a socket 2 for the appliance to plug into, and means 3 to select a temperature. The device may have an internal temperature detector 11 or it may use an external sensor 6. The controller switches the appliance on and off in response to the detected temperature, and may also include a timer, a manual override, or an inverter function switch if it is to be used to control a cooler.
Patent GB-2422195-A (GB)
Title: Proton-recoil detector and the calibration thereof
Inventor: MELLOW ROBERT PETER D
IPC: G01T3/00
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A method for calibrating a proton-recoil detector system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: exposing the detector to a neutron-emitting radioactive source; recording the measured sp ectrum resulting from the exposure; comparing the measured spectrum with an ideal spectrum; and adjusting the operation of the detector system to compensate for any difference between the measured and ideal spectra.
Patent GB-2436868-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning system with lock
Inventor: HEWES COLLEEN PAMELA
IPC: H01H9/20
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: An air conditioning system, for example in a hotel room, with a secure on/off control system. The system can only be activated when a key is inserted and in the on position and the key can only be removed from the system when it is in the off position. The key may be a separate key to the room key or the same key. If it is a separate key it may be on a tamperproof key ring.
Patent GB-2424916-A (GB)
Title: A downhole system of autonomous tools and non-acoustic transponders
Inventor: THOMEER HUBERTUS V
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A downhole system comprises: ```at least one first non-acoustic transponder 348 attached to an emplaced structure in the wellbore and coupled to at least one sensor 349, the at least one first non-acoustic transponder being adapted to communicate an identification code and data signals from the at least one sensor; ```an instrument 352 adapted to move in the wellbore, the instrument comprising at least one second non-acoustic transponder 350 coupled thereto, the at least one second non-acoustic transponder being adapted to detect and record identification codes and corresponding data signals; ```a first substantially autonomous downhole tool 340 adapted to move in the wellbore, the first substantially autonomous downhole tool comprising at least one third non-acoustic transponder 346 coupled thereto, the at least one third non-acoustic transponder being adapted to detect and record the identification code and corresponding data signals communicated by the at least one first non-acoustic transponder when the at least one third non-acoustic transponder is positioned proximate thereto; and ```a second substantially autonomous downhole tool 340 adapted to move in the wellbore, the second substantially autonomous downhole tool 346 comprising at least one fourth non-acoustic transponder coupled thereto, the at least one fourth non-acoustic transponder being adapted to detect and record the identification code and corresponding data signals communicated by the at least one first non-acoustic transponder when the at least one fourth non-acoustic transponder is positioned proximate thereto, and the at least one third and fourth non-acoustic transponders adapted to communicate the detected and recorded identification codes and corresponding data signals to the at least one second non-acoustic transponder when positioned proximate thereto.
Patent GB-2433094-A (GB)
Title: Improving the efficiency of hydrocarbon fuel by shocking / vibrating
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN
IPC: F02M27/04
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: An apparatus 2 for treating a hydrocarbon fuel comprises a fuel treatment chamber 4 with an inlet 8 and outlet 10, and means for imparting a plurality of shock waves to fuel within the treatment chamber at a frequency and intensity such as to increase its combustion efficiency. The shock waves / pulses are preferably applied to the liquid fuel by the movement of a magnetically responsive mass 14 (eg. iron wires) in contact with the fuel. Preferably, windings 20 are provided around the chamber and are pulsed with current, and the pulsing magnetic field generated causes the mass 14 to vibrate thereby cracking or dismantling the longer hydrocarbon chain molecules. During the vibrating the temperature of the fuel may be monitored. The intensity, frequency and duration of vibration may be adjustable. The apparatus is ideally incorporated in an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2424977-A (GB)
Title: System For Recognising And Classifying Named Entities
Inventor: ZHOU GUODONG
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A Hidden Markov Model is used in Named Entity Recognition (NER). Using the constraint relaxation principle, a pattern induction algorithm is presented in the training process to induce effective patterns. The induced patterns are then used in the recognition process by a back-off modelling algorithm to resolve the data sparseness problem. Various features are structured hierarchically to facilitate the constraint relaxation process. In this way, the data sparseness problem in named entity recognition can be resolved effectively and a named entity recognition system with better performance and better portability can be achieved.
Patent GB-2440972-A (GB)
Title: Spherical solar power generator
Inventor: RITCHIE GARRY EDSON
IPC: H01L31/042
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: A solar power generator comprises a base unit 4, output terminals 5 6, a core unit c, and a spherical lattice 2 of crystalline semiconductor solar cells. The spherical lattice 2 of crystalline semiconductor solar cells comprises strands 3 of cells extending radially from the core c to the surface of a transparent sphere. The transparent nature of the sphere allows light to pass through and activate the solar cells within. The solar cells are connected in series and parallel. The sphere may be provided with a concave mirror encapsulating a portion of the sphere to capture and fully utilise incident light. The output terminals 5, 6 provide a DC power output. AC power output may be achieved by connecting an inverter to the output terminals 5, 6.
Patent GB-2434775-A (GB)
Title: Printing process
Inventor: XU MING
IPC: B44C1/165
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: A process of printing an image is disclosed in which a resist layer (14) is formed over an area of a printed transfer medium that has binders (4) or other materials thereon but is not covered by a printed image (12). The layer (14) resists transfer to the final substrate (16) of binder materials and other materials of the transfer medium that are not covered with the printed image.
Patent GB-2432855-A (GB)
Title: A prefabricated hinged roof structure
Inventor: MCDONNELL PATRICK
IPC: E04B7/24
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated roof structure 10 and comprises a plurality of rafters 12a and a roof covering 44, in which the rafters are hinged so as to enable the roof structure to be unfolded from a first configuration into a second, in-use configuration, having a plurality of sloping walls. The roof structure may also comprises purlins 14a and rafter support stays 32. The rafters, purlins and stays may be manufactured from a metal preferably steel, and the roof covering may be a plurality of metal sheets. Later embodiments relate to a prefabricated roof structure and a method of assembling a prefabricated roof structure, both comprising hinged rafters.
Patent GB-2446169-A (GB)
Title: Granular accessibility to data in a distributed and/or corporate network
Inventor: IRVINE DAVID
IPC: G06F21/24
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: A system providing simple granular accessibility to data in a distributed (e.g. peer-to-peer) or corporate network. Users may be required to log in to the system with a created base ID, the ID is validated by a supervisor node (manager) and the user may be provided with a further key (manager's key) to allow access to data/resources at a manager security level. Further features disclosed providing file sharing by shared access to private files in a peer-to-peer network; an irrefutable messaging system particularly for contract conversations; use of a one-time ID authentication process to provide user safety and the obfuscation of particular user files and data.
Patent GB-2445003-A (GB)
Title: Communication device and method for arranging a meeting.
Inventor: CHESTA CRISTINA
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A communication device comprising a transceiver operably coupled to a signal processor comprising a meeting application program the transceiver receives a location communication associated with arranging a meeting and in response thereto. The meeting application program to determine the location(s) of the sender(s) of the at least one location communication based on information provided within the at least one location communication and determine the current location of the communication device. The code also determine a preferred meeting location and/or meeting time, based on the location(s) of the sender(s) of the at least one location communication and the location of the communication device and generate a confirmation communication to the sender(s) of the at least one location communication, the confirmation communication comprising information relating to the preferred meeting location or meeting time.
Patent GB-2436580-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for compressing a multiphase fluid.
Inventor: DEHAENE PIERRE-LOUIS
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for increasing the pressure of a liquid/gas multiphase fluid, and a method and device for compressing a gaseous fluid, comprising: a first module comprising a liquid separation and compression unit 20; and a second module for compressing the gas fraction comprising a gas compression unit composed of an ejector 33 and separation unit 34 and a liquid separation and compression unit 30. Separation of the liquid gas multiphase liquid (particularly fluids from hydrocarbon production) produces a liquid fraction 14 and a gas fraction 13. Compression of the gas fraction is by means of entrainment with a motive liquid, to obtain a pressurized mixture of gas and motive liquid. Further separation of the pressurized mixture obtained in the compression step in obtains a compressed gas and an auxiliary liquid.
Patent GB-2448696-A (GB)
Title: Retractable boat mooring tether
Inventor: REEVES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A boat mooring tether 20 for a dinghy or the like 14 comprises a line 22 wound on a tensioning reel (40, Fig 2), which may be provided with a stressed recoil spring (48, Fig 2) and contained in a portable housing 24, which in turn is secured by a connector 32 and a releasable lock (58, Fig 2) to the boat. The line is drawn out of the housing and may pass through a bow eye 30 to a mooring point 12 to which it is secured by another lock 28. The recoil spring ensures that the boat can remain close to the quayside 10 through a normal tidal range. The connector may be locked to the boat at the outboard mounting point of the boat by a lock which locks the outboard motor to the boat. Also disclosed is a moored boat which is moored by the tether.
Patent GB-2435377-A (GB)
Title: Holding device for receiving a mobile telephone
Inventor: PIEKARZ ROMAN
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device provided with a receiving system for receiving a mobile telephone (30, 30'), said a mobile telephone (30, 30'), said holding device comprising a housing (1). The receiving system is formed by at least two lateral jaws (3) projecting from a rear wall of the housing (1), at least one of said jaws being laterally displaceable and both of said jaws being provided with padding (5) that can be compressed by from lateral housing walls of the mobile telephone (30, 30'). The distance between the jaws (3) can be adjusted to the width of the mobile telephone (30, 30') by means of an adjusting device (11) provided in the rear wall (2). The adjusted jaws (3) remain fixed for the insertion and the removal of the mobile telephone (30, 30'), and the mobile telephone is fixed in the holder exclusively by means of a friction connection produced between the compressible padding (5, 6) and the mobile telephone (30, 30'). The aim of the invention is to create a universal holding device for different types of mobile telephone (30, 30'). To this end, the adjusting device (11) comprises a rotatably arranged plate (15) that is connected to the two jaws (3), and can be fixed in the rotary position thereof by means of a centrally arranged screw. The screw head (14) can be actuated on the rear wall (2) and covered by the inserted mobile telephone (30, 30').
Patent GB-2438979-A (GB)
Title: Charging station for electric vehicle
Inventor: TAYLOR-HAW CALVEY KENNETH
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A charging station 1 operable in a charging cycle for charging an electric vehicle has a key-activated controller 13 for controlling the charging cycle. The charging station may also include an interface 41 for connecting the charging station to a data network, a socket 11 for receiving a plug and a key-operated locking mechanism for locking a plug in said socket. A breakable panel 5 movable between an open position and a closed position may also be provided. A processor 13 may be provided for generating data to impose a financial charge on an individual for using the charging station. The application also relates to methods of operating a charging station including the steps of obtaining user identification data; supplying electricity to a charging socket; and generating data for levying a financial charge on the user.
Patent GB-2442412-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic imaging in wells or tubulars
Inventor: MANDAL BATAKRISHNA
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2006-07-17
Abstract: An ultrasonic imaging method is provided. A wideband acoustic pulse is fired at a wall. A wideband response signal is received. The wideband response signal is processed to select an impedance measurement frequency. A wavelet having a characteristic frequency approximately equal to the impedance measurement frequency is fired. A wavelet response signal is received. A reflection coefficient is determined from the wavelet response signal. An impedance measurement is calculated from the reflection coefficient. Related tools and systems are also disclosed.